Accounting Assistant

Map Transit; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Map Transit in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Billing/Accounting Assistant to support our finance team with office, billing, and accounting tasks to ensure accurate daily operations. The ideal candidate will process billing emails, verify freight loads, track customer accounts, and prepare invoices and supporting documents, while maintaining strong attention to detail and customer service.

This role offers growth within a dynamic logistics environment and requires proactive communication and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets.
• Strong attention to detail with basic accounting knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong customer service, including handling phone and email inquiries and collections.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Process billing-related emails and verify freight loads for accuracy.
• Assist with tracking outstanding customer accounts and collections.
• Process and organize load paperwork to ensure accurate customer billing and carrier payments.
• Organize, review, and analyze invoice files and supporting documentation.
• Identify and resolve billing or load discrepancies by coordinating with relevant departments.
• Respond to customer billing inquiries via phone and email.
• Perform other related office and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel/Sheets

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Independent & team player

Customer service

Analytical & problem solving

Dependable & punctual

Willingness to learn

Education

Basic accounting knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Billing/Accounting Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will support our finance department with office, administrative, billing, and accounting tasks to ensure accurate and efficient daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Process billing-related emails and verify freight loads for accuracy.
• Assist with tracking outstanding customer accounts and collections.
• Process and organize load paperwork to ensure accurate customer billing and carrier payments.
• Organize, review, and analyze invoice files and supporting documentation.
• Identify and resolve billing or load discrepancies by coordinating with relevant departments.
• Respond to customer billing inquiries via phone and email.
• Perform other related office and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Strong attention to detail and basic accounting knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong customer service skills, including handling phone and email inquiries and making collection calls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.